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Cumberland Beach kids spread joy with 'pictures of kindness'

Cumberland Beach kids spread joy with 'pictures of kindness'

'It feels good to know that you could’ve put a smile on someone’s face and make their day,” says 10-year-old of family's efforts to bring joy to community
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LETTER: Reader offers lesson on how diseases have been handled throughout history

LETTER: Reader offers lesson on how diseases have been handled throughout history

'Human ingenuity did find ways to combat the spread of disease well before we knew what was causing it,' writes Barrie resident
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Innisfil moms petition to have lights installed at 'horrendous' Alcona intersection

Innisfil moms petition to have lights installed at 'horrendous' Alcona intersection

Group lobbying town to install set of lights or stop sign at 7th Line and St. John's Road
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Don't forget to smile today!
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OPP divers recover body from Sparrow Lake in Gravenhurst

OPP divers recover body from Sparrow Lake in Gravenhurst

Police say positive identification cannot be made until post-mortem examination is completed
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Barrie's Face the Lion eager to get in front of live audience (4 photos)

Barrie's Face the Lion eager to get in front of live audience (4 photos)

'We’ve had two years of practising and practising and no live shows, so I think we are just itching to get out there,' says Anthony Rinaldi
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Brain Exhibit at Friday Harbour raises awareness around Alzheimer's, dementia (8 photos)

Brain Exhibit at Friday Harbour raises awareness around Alzheimer's, dementia (8 photos)

'It’s something we need to talk more about because dementia is a public health concern, globally and here in Canada,' says Baycrest Foundation president
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Despite setbacks, it's full steam ahead for local club (15 photos)

Despite setbacks, it's full steam ahead for local club (15 photos)

Members-only meeting in Cookstown was an opportunity to connect and remember; 'We’re just as steady as we ever were,' says president
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One-person show coming to Barrie this week with four-day run

One-person show coming to Barrie this week with four-day run

The Theaturtle production of Alphonse has been performed all over the world
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Orillia's waterfront redevelopment will be 'revolutionary,' councillor says

Orillia's waterfront redevelopment will be 'revolutionary,' councillor says

Orillia council met Friday to confirm agreement of purchase and sale; Coun. Jay Fallis was lone dissenter, saying 8-storey building would 'negatively impact' community
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